gala dinner - The British Malaysian Society

GALA DINNER
17th June 2011
Drapers Hall
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The Royal Weaves Gala Dinner is the culmination and celebration of a
unique 2 year partnership between The British Malaysian Society (BMS) and The
Prince’s School of Traditional Arts (PSTA), the Royal Weaves project. It included a
six-month programme of cultural exchange between the PSTA tutors and Malaysian
artisans. Rich and luxurious hand woven ‘songket‘, ‘tekat embroidery’ and ‘tenun’ have
began their journey to be recognised as a textile art of exceptional cultural value to a
world heritage of art and craft traditions.
The School’s research team worked in collaboration with weavers and embroiderers to understand their craft and to share new ideas in creative processes. The study
programme on songket took place in Kuala Terengganu, organised by Yayasan Tuanku
Nur Zahirah, while the tekat workshops were in Perak, organised by Yayasan Sultan
Azlan Shah and Mariwasa Kraftangan. Samples of work produced as part of joint design projects were included in the Royal Weaves Exhibition in London. The exhibition, which ran from 3rd to 16th June 2011, was held at The Prince’s Foundation
Gallery in London. The first of its kind, the exhibition gave an insight into the unique,
traditional and contemporary use of textiles and the present day initiatives to promote
them. It described the traditions, historical associations and provided analysis of the
motifs and patterns, their origins and development.
The two week exhibition displayed 59 pieces including rare masterpieces of exquisite
‘songket’ from the east coast state of Terengganu, and dazzling ‘tekat’ embroidery from
the west coast state of Perak, as well as live demonstrations of both.
The exhibition will move later in the year to the Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala
Lumpur.
As part of the London exhibition, a panel discussion with three advocates of Malay
weaving traditions provided further insight on the songket, tenun and tekat legacy.
Lesley Pullen, art historian, textile specialist and lecturer at the School of Oriental
and African Studies, London chaired the talk with Tengku Ismail bin Tengku Su, a
conservator of ceremonial songket and songket weaver; Dr June Ngo, Deputy Dean
(Postgraduate and Research), Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, a textile design and production director at Yayasan Tuanku Nur Zahirah;
and Adline Abdul Ghani, curator at the Islamic Arts Museum, Malaysia.
Generously sponsoring the Royal Weaves Project are lead sponsor Maybank and also
HSBC, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Kitchen, Tourism Malaysia and DHL.
The project is well supported by the Yayasan Tuanku Nur Zahirah, Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia and Yayasan Sultan Azlan Shah.
The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts was founded in Pantone
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of Wales as one of his core charities. The Prince’s School offers practising artists the
opportunity to undertake research at the highest level with post-graduate degrees
(MA, MPhil, PhD) validated by the University of Wales. The School’s courses
combine the teaching of the practical skills of the traditional arts and crafts with
an understanding of the philosophy inherent within them. People come from all
over the world to study at The School making a diverse and unique mix of students.
The postgraduate courses are the foundation for the work conducted by the
Outreach team, both in the United Kingdom and abroad. These programmes enable
people to learn practical skills, encourage an appreciation of the universal values that
are essential to the practice and understanding of the traditional arts and crafts, and
support the recognition of the traditional arts as a valid means of contemporary
expression.
THE BRITISH MALAYSIAN SOCIETY
The British Malaysian Society was founded in the early 1980s as a bilateral friendship
organization. It emerged as a response of a group of senior businessmen in Britain
and Malaysia to repair the longstanding ties between the two countries following the
initiation in Malaysia of the government’s policy of Buy British Last n 1981. From
its inception, the Society’s impact on the bilateral relationship was considerable. In
recent years, the Society has concentrated its endeavours very much on educational
and cultural activities and in adding value to membership through diverse
programmes. It seeks to nurture and maintain an array of contacts and valuable
friendships that have been forged between Britons and Malaysians whilst living and
doing business in both countries. The British Malaysian Society and its KL Panel
strives at all times to be supportive of and in tune with both the Malaysian High
Commission in London and the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Kitchen is a worldwide celebration of
Malaysian cuisine. Malaysian food is a true
combination of Asian flavours, it’s the original
fusion food; combining native Malay, Chinese
and Indian cooking and taking the best part of
each to create new flavours and tastes.
Through a series of exciting events and activities
the campaign’s aim is to engage and delight the
UK’s taste buds through the fantastic and diverse
flavours of Malaysian cooking.
Malaysia Kitchen celebrates and promotes the
cultural diversity and heritage of the cuisine.
The Malaysia Kitchen campaign is your first step
into discovering the wonders of Malaysian food!
To find out more visit malaysiakitchen.co.uk
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T 020 7499 5255 or 020 7499 4644
F 020 7499 4597
london@matrade.gov.my
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AUC T I ON IT E MS A ND R A F F L E PR IZE S
AUCTION ITEMS :
• Two Malaysia Airlines Business Class return tickets from London to Kuala Lumpur
• Tengku Ismail bin Tengku Su’s Calligraphic Songket Artwork “Arabesque” Kufic
script ‘Ayay Al-Talak’, woven with pure gold thread.
RAFFLE PRIZES :
• Royal Terengganu Songket book signed by the Queen of Malaysia
• Royal Terengganu Songket book signed by the Queen of Malaysia
• 4 tickets to the England v Holland match at Wembley Stadium on 10th August 2011
• Fortnum & Mason’s Food Hamper
• Dinner for 4 from Satay House
• 3 course Dinner for 2 at Corus Hotel, Hyde Park
• The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts Short Course
• Anton Mosimann’s Wine selection Gift Bag
• Laura Ashley Leamington cotton throw
• Laura Ashley Indulgence Meredith cashmere blend blanket
• Laura Ashley necklace and scarf
• Laura Ashley necklace and scarf
• 2 tickets to the London Feis Festival featuring Bob Dylan, Finsbury Park on 18th/19th June
• Tekat embroidery cushion
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PRO G R A M M E
7 pm
WE L C O M E D R I N K S R EC E P T I O N
in Cour t Din ing ro om and R e c eption ro om
with Trad itiona l Ma lay Gamelan Music
R oya l Weaves Disp lay and Tekat Embro ider y
D emonstration in Cour t ro om
8pm
D I N N E R S E RV E D in L iver y Ha l l
Welc ome Sp e e ch by Sir Mark Mo o dy Stuar t
President of The British Ma laysian S o ciet y
9;30pm
“A Moment in Danc e”
With A zan in Ahmad ,
supp or te d by her daug hter, Shein Shan in
Performanc e of cla ssica l Ma lay c our t dancing
9.50 pm
Sp e e ch by Dr Kha le d A zzam
Dire ctor of The Princ e’s S cho o l of Trad itiona l Ar ts
10 pm
Auction and R affle Prizes
Closing Sp e e ch by Dato Ne vil le Gre en,
Cha irman of The British Ma laysian S o ciet y
10.30 pm
Af ter d inner drin k s ser ve d in Cour t Din ing ro om
11 pm
Carria g es
Royal Weaves Gala Dinner
MENU
K E R A BU M A N G G A
A mango and papaya salad flavoured with bunga kantan (Gingerbud)
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CHI CK E N KUZI
A spicy chicken dish with Arabic origins, often prepared in the palaces of Johore
R E NDA N G TOK
A dark, dry beef rendang dish, one of the famous delicacies of Perak.
It has the most extensive list of ingredients and spices which is believed to be created
by royal cooks of the Sultan of Perak.
UDA N G M A S A K L E M A K SE R I M E NA N T I
A traditional Minangkabau dish of prawns cooked in coconut milk with turmeric root
from the royal town of Seri Menanti in Negeri Sembilan
ACH A R NE NA S
A pickle of pineapple and cucumber usually served with Nasi Minyak
NA SI M IN YA K
A rice dish cooked in oil and spices especially for celebrations
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F R E SH F RUIT PL ATT E R
KUE H M E L AYU
Selection of traditional Malay cakes
TEH HALIA
Ginger tea
This unique menu was specially created by Malaysia’s foremost chef, Chef Wan and developed
by Chef Mazlan of Fifty-four, London in collaboration with the chefs of Drapers Hall.
This was made possible with the kind support of Malaysia Kitchen.
A M OM E N T I N DA N C E WIT H A Z A NIN
“A Moment In Dance” a classical dance performance where Azanin will bring you to
the world of “Tun Fatimah”, the 15th and 16th Century Queen of Malacca. Among
the historical figures of the Asiatic archipelago, the name of Tun Fatimah shines bright.
In an island world that straddled the great trade wind routes, her fame spread far and
wide. The real story of Tun Fatimah is the triumph of a brave and resourceful Queen
over personal tragedy. The courage and leadership she provided ensured the survival
of an Imperial civilization threatened with extinction by external invasions and court
intrigue. This special solo performance by Azanin is inspired by her Dance Drama
Theatre Production of “Tun Fatimah” premiered as a royal performance in 1996.
Azanin Ahmad is Malaysia’s foremost classical dancer, choreographer and artistic director. Over three decades she has created an unrivalled reputation as a unique artist,
responsible for the reincarnation of the dance drama as a modern art form. In a series of
path breaking productions her oeuvre has successfully bridged two worlds: the dance
vocabulary, musical scores and aesthetic qualities from traditions deeply embedded in
indigenous classical art forms of the ancient past; and the world of contemporary dance
with its transnational influences from the Southeast Asian region and beyond.
The Suasana Cultural Centre, Malaysia, is a Centre for the arts founded by Azanin.
Under her leadership for the past thirty years, the Centre is deeply committed to all
aspects of the performing arts. Since 1979, Azanin has single-handedly pursued the
objective of preserving, nurturing, developing and promoting Malaysia’s historical and
cultural experiences, specifically towards the revival and rebirth of our great cultural
heritage that is fast-disappearing. The founder’s creative works has thus far successfully
revived the beauty and essence of the many dying art forms, such as the Makyong theatre, wayang kulit, silat, ancient court dances and music, and the like.
Azanin’s role as a leading personality of the contemporary theatre has many complementary facets. She has presented original masterpieces of dance theatre throughout
the world. Outside Malaysia she has entranced audiences in Germany, Spain and Italy,
in South Africa and the United States, in Japan and Australia, in Hong Kong and Cambodia. Azanin has a longstanding and close affinity with dance lovers in Britain. Her
1981 production of Jentayu riveted audiences at the first London International Festival
of Theatre (LIFT) and is now held in the LIFT archive. And in 1999 she was a headliner at the World of Music and Dance (WOMAD) festival presenting the outstanding
Keris, whose live recordings are held in the British Library Sound Archive.
Azanin’s lifelong achievements have been marked in diverse ways. Among her achievements, she was honoured as the first dancer to appear on a Malaysian postage stamp, a
truly iconic image. Her performances have received universal critical and popular acclaim in the international media. She was profiled as one of Asia’s outstanding women
by the celebrated Japanese writer Tomoko Yamazaki.
In recent years Azanin’s creativity has found a new and unique expression. In 2006 she
founded the Laman Tari Azanin (Azanin Dance Garden), a beautiful private garden
and cultural centre set in the pristine rolling valleys of Selangor. Here she has created a
place “where art and nature dance together”.
Permodalan Nasional Berhad
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Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) is one of the largest corporations that
are helping Malaysia achieve its goa l of Vision 2020. With its ex tensive
investments, PNB covers every major component of the Malaysian economy
with its substantial holdings in companies involved in sectors such as finance,
plantations, manufacturing and property. PNB also strives for excellence and
measures its performance again st industry benchmark, both lo cal and
international.
PNB was established 33 years ago on March 17, 1978. The core business is
managing its proprietary fund as well as nine unit trust funds. Besides fund
management, PNB is also very much into educating the public in investment.
This is done via the Malaysian Unit Trust Week, conducted in the month of
April annually, in different states in Malaysia. This annual event has been
conducted since 1999.
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management company based in
London, managing proprietary
fund of PNB, specifically in global
equities.
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AC K N OW L E D G E M E N TS
R OYA L WE AVE S G A L A DINNE R C OM M ITT E E
Zehan Albakri Verden, Haliza Hashim Doyle, Peter Farrar,
Fatimah Gammage, Dato Anthony Cooper, Sharon Ho,
Margot Stone, Joseph Bamborough, Kimberly Sammy,
Elizabeth St Clair George, Nora Derani, Noelle Ng.
SP ONS OR S
Maybank
HSBC
Air Asia
Malaysia Kitchen (Matrade)
Malaysia Airlines
Asia House
Tourism Malaysia
Boh Tea
Laura Ashley
DHL
Love and Gratitude Florist
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
Yayasan Tuanku Nur Zahirah
Yayasan Sultan Azlan Shah
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Malaysian High Commission, London
ROYAL WEAVES PROJECT ORGANISERS
The British Malaysian Society
Zehan Albakri Verden
Peter Farrar
Haliza Hashim Doyle
The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts
Patricia Araneta
Lisa DeLong
Margot Stone
Nooshin Shafiei
Joseph Bamborough
A special thank you to Tengku Ismail bin Tengku Su